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Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016)
Autumn of 1941 in Salty Creek, a fishing village in South Carolina, two interracial lovers are swept up in the tides of history.
Sophie and the Rising Sun transports us back to a very traditional South Carolina town during 1941. With beautiful cinematography, breathtaking scenery and strong characters. Sophie (Julianne Nicholson), a non-traditional woman and a Japanese young man, Grover Ohta (Takashi Yamaguchi) are drawn to one another through their love of nature and painting. Sophie paints nature and Grover paints Sophie. This story is told through a woman's point of view with compassion, love and authenticity despite the racism evident throughout the community. Margo Martindale, Diane Ladd and Lorraine Toussaint, each with their own backstory complete this talented cast. The subject matter in Sophie and the Rising Sun is as relevant today as it was during World War II as racism and sexism continue to exist. This is a film about women, created by women. And, I fell in love with the characters, just as Sophie and Grover fell in love with each other.